The Cha Muhimu Traverse. (Thread)
My 2022 hike of the year.
Cha Muhimu Traverse is a 90km Aberdare Range traverse from the North to the South. It requires one to summit Mount Satima, Table Mountain, Rurimeria Hill, Mount Kinangop and Elephant Hill in one trip.
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It's a 3 days/2 nights camping trip.
Starting Point:📍Twin Rocks - Aberdare National Park.
Team
- 3 Hikers
- 1 Ranger
- 1 Local Guide
Support Team
- 5 Porters
- 1 Chef
- 1 Driver
• DAY 1: Twin Rocks - Mount Satima - Table Mountain - Rurimeria Hill.
Mount Satima summit.
Highest Peak in the Aberdares (4,001 M).
Table Mountain summit. (3,791 M)
Rurimeria Hill summit. (3,860 M)
We camped at Rurimeria.
Sunrise view of Mount Kenya 💯
• DAY 2: Rurimeria Hill to Mutubio Gate.
Passed by Chania Waterfalls.
📍Mutubio Gate
• DAY 3: Mutubio Gate - Mount Kinangop - Elephant Hill - Njabini Gate.
Mount Kinangop summit. (3,906 M)
Elephant Hill summit. (3,657 M)
📍Njabini Gate
Hike done! 💪🏿💪🏿
Stats
Route: strava.com/routes/2925702… — Cha Muhimu Traverse
Tough but AWESOME challenge!
I named it "Cha Muhimu Traverse" because it needed a name. 😁
I'm looking forward to seeing hikers try it.
If anyone needs any extra info or if you'd like me to organise for you this hike, you can DM or email me:
eahikingadventures@gmail.com
MUST DO: Download the route on Strava. You will rely on it for navigation in some parts.
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